competitiveness
Americannoun
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the tendency to perceive and approach activities in a competitive way.
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the quality of being useful or advantageous in competition with rivals.
Example Sentences
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Hungary's Agriculture and Food Economy Ministry told AFP it seeks to strengthen producers' competitiveness, but it is yet to announce any new measures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
This figure allowed him to compare himself to people at other banks and "really appealed to my competitiveness".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
The used-car retailer, which is currently prioritizing sales volumes over gross margins, says it took steps to strengthen its price competitiveness during the recent quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
His group’s latest survey found 95% of responding U.S. companies considered China at least somewhat important to their global competitiveness.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Like any other scientists, mathematicians are motivated by a complex of emotions including healthy doses of jealousy, arrogance, and competitiveness.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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